Safety Manual

Wall Openings The walls shall be protected from exposure to flames, sparks, slag or other hot materials whenever there are combustible walls, wall openings, pipe penetrations or ducts. Protections may include: • Fire-resistant shields or materials • Shutting dampers • Separate fire watch on the other side ofthe walls • Additional protections deemed necessary by the hot work approver Potentially Explosive Atmospheres If there is a potential for mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids or dust in the air, no hot work will be conducted until the competent and qualified person has completed a review and air monitoring has confirmed that there is no danger of an explosion. Containers No hot work will be performed on used drums, barrels, tanks or other container until they have been cleaned thoroughly. The hot work approver must determine that no flammable materials and no substance such as greases, tars, acids or other material which might produce flammable or toxic vapors if exposed to heat arepresent. Outside Contractors Whenever outside contractors perform any hot work activity they will be informed of our company’s Hot Work section and procedures by the competent person or the hot work approver. All outside personnel are required to obtain a permit from the hot work approver. All appropriate safety information will be communicated to the contractor(s) before work begins. All personnel conducting hot work or assisting with hot work on elevated platforms, scaffolds or runways will be protected from falling. The fall protection system will consist of either full railings or a fall arrest system with a full body harness, lanyard and approved connection point. Hot work personnel will position all cables, hoses and other equipment out of passageways and emergency egress paths whenever possible. PPE All personnel conducting hot work or assisting with hot work must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. The appropriate protection is determined during the completion of an activity hazard analysis. Do not begin any hot work operations without obtaining and wearing the required protection. Protection of Personnel General

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